Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2024 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
Match the following:
| List-I (Authors) | List-II (Books) |
|---|---|
| 1) A L Basham | a) India as a secular state |
| 2) Donald E Smith | b) The wonder that was India |
| 3) Rudolph & Rudolph | c) Government and politics of India |
| 4) WH Morris Jones | d) In pursuit of Lakshmi |
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Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: (A) b a d c
A.L. Basham is renowned for "The Wonder that was India," a comprehensive survey of ancient Indian civilization from pre-history to the Muslim conquest. This classic work covers Indian culture, art, philosophy, and society.
Donald E. Smith authored "India as a Secular State," examining the secular principles enshrined in the Indian Constitution and how secularism functions in Indian political practice.
Lloyd I. Rudolph and Susanne Hoeber Rudolph wrote "In Pursuit of Lakshmi: The Political Economy of the Indian State," analyzing the relationship between economics and politics in India, using Lakshmi (goddess of wealth) as a metaphor.
W.H. Morris-Jones penned "Government and Politics of India," a foundational text on Indian political institutions and processes, widely used for understanding Indian democracy.
